Booking choice: The small-group 3-day tour, from $387 per person. Check dates Tour details
Every 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech follows the same basic route: a long drive to the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, a night in a desert camp, a second night in the Dades Gorges or the Ouarzazate area, then Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas on the way to Marrakech. What changes with the price is the group size, the tent, the pickup and drop-off, and how much of the day is yours.
The prices below are live from-prices per person on Viator in 2026. They move with the season and the camp option you pick, so the checkout price is the one that counts.
The quick answer
Shared group tours start from $172 per person, mid-range tours with hotel pickup run from $217 to $286, the small-group tour capped at 10 people is from $387, and private tours start at $572. Every 3-day tour includes two breakfasts, two dinners, two nights and a camel ride. Lunches are always extra, and most listings also exclude drinks and tips.
How much does a 3-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech cost in 2026?
From $172 per person on a budget shared tour to $572 for a private tour, with most travellers paying between $217 and $387.
All of the tours below cancel free up to 24 hours before. The ladder is driven by three things: how many people share the vehicle, whether your desert tent has its own bathroom, and whether you are collected and dropped at your own riad.
| Tour | Group | Desert tent | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget 3-day tour | Shared, up to 18 | En-suite only with the Luxury Camp option | $172 |
| Shared 3-day tour | Shared, up to 30 | Standard; deluxe tent costs extra | $217 |
| Tour with luxury camp option | Shared | Standard or luxury, chosen at booking | $217 |
| Door-to-door tour | Shared group | Private tent, shared bathrooms; deluxe upgrade | $286 |
| Small-group tour | Up to 10 | Private en-suite tent at a luxury camp | $387 |
| Private 3-day tour | Your group only | Desert camp, camels to and from | $572 |
Want the en-suite tent without adding upgrades? The small-group tour includes it, with groups of up to 10.
Check dates for the small-group 3-day tourWhat does the tour price include?
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a driver or driver-guide, a camel ride in Erg Chebbi, one night in a desert camp, one night in a hotel, two breakfasts and two dinners.
- Night 1: a tent in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, reached by camel
- Night 2: a hotel room in the Dades Gorges or the Ouarzazate area
- Dinner and breakfast at both stops
- Stops along the way: Ifrane and the cedar forest, the Ziz valley, the Todra Gorge, Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass
- On the small-group tour, sandboarding and a guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou with the entry included
What do you pay on the road?
Lunches on every tour and, on most listings, drinks and tips, plus small extras such as the local guide at Ait Ben Haddou on the shared tour and anything you add in the desert.
- Lunches: never included. The driver stops at roadside restaurants on each day.
- Drinks: extra on every tour, including at dinner.
- Tips: not included for the driver, guides or camel handlers.
- Ait Ben Haddou guide: the shared tour lists a local guide at about 2 euros per person as an extra; the small-group tour includes a guided visit.
- Atlas Studios: the film studios in Ouarzazate are a stop on some itineraries; one listing excludes the entrance fee, while others include it, so check yours.
- Desert extras: one guest reports paying 50 euros for a quad bike ride at sunrise.
Watching the budget? The shared tour includes riad pickup in Fez, the camel trek and both dinners.
Explore the shared 3-day tour Tour detailsWhy does the small-group tour cost almost twice the shared tour?
You pay for a group of 10 instead of up to 30, an en-suite tent at a luxury camp without upgrades, and more included sightseeing.
The small-group tour at $387 includes the private en-suite tent, a private en-suite room in the Dades Gorges, sandboarding and a guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou. On the shared tour at $217 the deluxe tent is an extra, and guests on that tour advise paying for it for the shower at the end of a long day. Add that upgrade and the gap narrows.
Is the cheapest tour worth it?
It can be, if you accept a bigger group and two catches: an en-suite tent only if you book the Luxury Camp, and no drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation.
The budget tour at $172 still includes riad pickup in Fes, sunset and sunrise camel treks, both nights and two dinners and breakfasts, with groups of up to 18. Guests mention a comfortable van with air conditioning and internet. Plan your own way from the drop point to your riad in Marrakech.
Lowest price for the full route: sunset and sunrise camel treks and both nights included.
Check dates for the budget 3-day tourHow much does a private desert tour from Fes cost?
From $572 per person for 3 days, and from $761 per person for the 4-day private tour.
Private means only your group in the vehicle. The 3-day private tour includes camels to and from the camp (one camel each) and optional sandboarding; lunches, drinks and tips are still extra. The 4-day version adds a full day around Merzouga. See 2, 3 or 4 days compared.
Travelling as a family or a couple? The private tour keeps the car to your group, with camels to and from the camp.
Explore the private 3-day tour Tour detailsHow much cash should you bring?
Enough dirhams for three lunches, drinks, tips and any small entry fees: these are paid on the spot along the way.
The tour price covers the big costs, so the cash is for what happens on the road. Change money or use an ATM in Fes before you leave: the first day is a long drive with short stops. See what to pack for the rest of the list.
Is the 3-day desert tour worth the money?
Yes, if you want the dunes and the south on your way to Marrakech, and you accept that it is mostly a road trip with one night in the desert.
The route covers roughly 1,000 km in three days, and guests on every tour mention the driving. In return you get the Erg Chebbi dunes, the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Ben Haddou, which you cannot see from the train. Read the day-by-day itinerary before you book.
Ready to pick a date? Small groups, an en-suite tent and Ait Ben Haddou with a guide.
Check dates for the small-group 3-day tourFrequently asked questions
Is lunch included on the Fes to Marrakech desert tour?
No. Every 3-day tour includes two breakfasts and two dinners, but lunches are extra and most listings exclude drinks. Bring dirhams for lunch.
Do children pay less?
It depends on the tour. The small-group tour charges the same per-person price from age 2; some shared tours have a separate child band, so check the price for your ages at checkout.
Are tips included?
No. Tips for the driver, guides and camel handlers are extra on every tour listed here.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. Every tour on this site cancels for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time on Viator.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Small-Group Desert Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide
- Night 1: private tent with en-suite bathroom at a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi
- Night 2: private air-conditioned en-suite room in the Dades Gorges
Fez to Marrakech 3-Day Shared Desert Tour
- Pickup from Fez hotels and riads (7:30 AM; nearest car point for medina riads)
- Air-conditioned vehicle, shared group of up to 30
- Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp
Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Budget Desert Tour
The cheapest 3-day route, with sunset and sunrise camel treks
